Proverbs 10:19 - King James Version (Oxford) 1769

In the multitude of words there wanteth not sin: But he that refraineth his lips is wise.

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In a multitude of words transgression is not lacking, but he who restrains his lips is prudent.

In the multitude of words there wanteth not transgression; But he that refraineth his lips doeth wisely.

With lots of words comes wrongdoing, but the wise restrain their lips.

In a multitude of speaking, sin will not be lacking. But whoever tempers his lips is most prudent.

In the multitude of words there shall not want sin: but he that refraineth his lips is most wise.

When words are many, transgression is not lacking, but whoever restrains his lips is prudent.